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[star_whites]

Ok hope someone can point me in the right direction.

I have a 2001 2.6 auto estate. I had to drive through flood water yesterday but he car appeared ok. Ten miles down the road the car stalled whilst cruising around a corner. Rolled it to a halt and put it in park. Tried to restart but it just wasn't firing!

Waiting an hour in case it was something damp and tried again, no firing!....waited half hour and again no ignition. At this point battery was drained.

Called AA and two hours later a truck arrived, told him what happened and he put his booster on and it fired straight away!!!! (So annoying!).

Went on my way and was day in traffic and she stalled again but fired up straight away. Then was fine rest of the night. Drove to work this morning no problems, been to the sandwich shop and sat in the car and its stalled in the carpark. Turning her over and she's not firing again???

I've done pedal test and there's no fault codes stored at all?.....anyone got any ideas??

[The Red Baron]

sounds like the crank sensor tbh, doesnt show a code sometimes. 

[star_whites]

I did wonder about that.

Are the 3.0 and 2.6 crank sensor the same or are they different as I think I still have a good one from my 1999 3.0 in the shed. Oh and is it mounted on the front of the engine on left hand side?

[The Red Baron]

next to oil filter. unsure parts would be the same as 3l though. 

[star_whites]

I though there was two crank sensors on the V6?

[The Red Baron]

cam sensor front of n/s head.

[star_whites]

Ahh ok, I know which one your talking about.

Ok so I just need to clarify if its the same as the 3.0 or not then.

[The Red Baron]

yep, marksdtm maybe along to help on that later. 

[Boatboy]

I think one way to check compatability is by comparing the electrical plug/socket shape located under the scuttle. Not sure if its a totally fooproof method vis 3.0/2.6 differences though.

steve

[dbug]

Pretty certain 2.6 crank sensor same as 3.0 one (part No 90540743)

[albitz]

Im pretty certain your correct.
Sounds like the car has got wet/damp in various electrical parts.Spray wd40 liberally around connections etc.Leave a while to dry out.Then try again.That would be my approach. Unlikely crank sensor has coincidentally packed up just after youve been through a big puddle imo.

[Entwood]

It's possible that, given the position of the sensor and its wiring, it got a fair soaking and that any "wear" in the wiring, and we know it is susceptible to heat damage, has been exasperated by the moisture.

It might dry out as said .. but I would be getting one anyway .... I always carry a spare one as this sensor seems to be the only thing that stops an Omega dead with no warning ...

[star_whites]

Ok well it defiantly sounds like this is the problem so does anyone have a clue how much they are??

[dbug]

Get genuine Vx mate - pattern no good - less than £50 on TC

[TheBoy]

All V6 crank sensors are the same, except the early 2.5s

Note: EPC is often incorrect on which sensor it should be...